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Baptisms and new members

Note: Baptism photos appear in the paper version of the Herald but not in the online version.

• Gateway Christian Fellowship, St. Catharines, Ont., welcomed 2 new members by baptism Jan. 27. Pictured are Alex Cruz (l) and Gord Donaldson (r), both with pastor Ed Willms.
• Greendale MB Church, Chilliwack, B.C., welcomed 5 new members Jan. 27, 1 by baptism, 2 by transfer, and 2 by confession of faith. Pictured are (l–r) pastor Reg Toews, Rudy Martens (b), Diana Wardell (t), Harold Schmidt (cf), Leona Schmidt (cf), and Adele Klassen (t).
• Central Community Church, Chilliwack, B.C., welcomed 8 new members Oct. 9, 1 by baptism and 7 by confession of faith: Stephanie Lasuik, Dave Poirier, Gail Hames, Nicole Wierks, Alex Campbell, Kaylan Klassen, Christina Schwarz, and Meredith McLellan (b).
• North Kildonan MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 3 new members by baptism Nov. 25. Pictured are (l–r) pastor Sieg Wall, Brent Pudsey, Manuel Unrau, Matthew Edwards, and pastor Eric Friesen.
• Gracepoint Community Church, Surrey, B.C., welcomed 12 new members by baptism in 2007: Ally Ykema, Kathie Shimane, Lyle Mattice, Nick Smith, Steve Smith, Alyssa Smith, Sean Trimble, Darla Trimble, Danielle Redford, Sam Vanderwood, Robert Weins, and Jodi Bonikowsky.
• Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church welcomed 2 new members by baptism Dec. 16. Pictured are (l–r) pastor Eldon Fehr, Lindsay Westhora, Michelle Janzen, and pastor Ike Bergen.
• Southridge Community Church, St. Catharines, Ont., welcomed 9 new members by baptism Dec. 30: Casey Smith, Benoit Champagne, Ashley Hodgson, Amanda Holder, Nicole Hillyer, Taylor Fitzpatrick, Richard Bering, Philip Ebanks, Elizabeth Unruh.
• Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship, Simcoe, Ont., welcomed 5 new members Nov. 25, 3 by baptism and 2 by transfer. Pictured are (l–r) Patricia Kozak (b), Kris Gilbert-Flint (b), Mark Murray (b), Stephen Schmucker (t), Lauri Schmucker (t), and pastor Richard Martens.
• Culloden MB Church, Vancouver, welcomed 4 new members Nov. 18, 3 by baptism and 1 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Ted Klassen, Amanda Ratzlaff, Larissa Suderman, and Tonia Hinz (cf); (front) Sam Ol.
• Thompson (Man.) Christian Centre Fellowship baptized Laurel Gardiner-Volker and joyfully welcomed her into membership Sept. 30. She is pictured with moderator Keith Derksen (l) and Pastor Ted Goossen (r).
• Northside Community Church, Mission, B.C., welcomed 10 new members Dec. 9, 3 by baptism, 4 by transfer, and 3 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) Aaron Barrington (t), Cynthia Barrington (t), Robin Staeheli (t), Monica Burns (t), Corey Burns (t); (middle) Kristo Naudé (t), Linda Dendekker (b), pastor Ron Redekop; (front) Anneke Naudé (t), Andy Klos (b), and Esther Klos (b).
• Parkland Community Church, Yorkton, Sask., welcomed 4 new members Dec. 2, 1 by baptism and 3 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Harv Janzen, Erin Clifford (b), moderator John Unrau, and Alyssa Friesen (cf); (front) Rob Clifford (cf), and Chris Friesen (cf).
• Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, Sask., welcomed 3 new members by baptism Nov. 11. Pictured are (l–r) Mary Luepke, pastor Cliff Janzen, Andrew McConnell, and Blair McConnell.
• Clearbrook (B.C.) MB Church welcomed 16 new members Dec. 9, 14 by baptism and 2 by transfer. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Lawrence Warkentin, pastor Walter Wiens, Jessica Doerksen (b), Christopher Doerksen (b), Ruby Doerksen (t), Ken Doerksen (t), Andrew Dollinger (b), and pastor Larry Locken; (middle) Joshua Doerksen (b), Hy Thi Au (b), Corie Kirk (b), Benjamin Carver (b), Daniel Carver (b), and pastor Abe Unrau; (front) Rebecca Doerksen (b), Betsy Kirk (b), Krista Kirk (b), Katherine Neufeld (b), Elizabeth Carver (b), and Maria Carver (b).
• Ross Road Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C., welcomed 8 new members Nov. 18, 3 by baptism, 2 by confession of faith, and 3 by transfer. Pictured are (l–r) Luke Golbeck (b), Peter Vandervelden (cf), Marilyn Wedel (t), Bob Wedel (t), Trenton Thiessen (cf), Jessica Hildebrandt (b), Justin Haak (b), pastor James Penner. Missing: Joanne Toews (t).
• Well Side Community Church (formerly Saddle Ridge), Calgary, welcomed 11 new members in 2007, 5 by baptism and 6 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Charles Koop (cf), Lorraine Koop (cf), Mary Whitney (cf), Ruth Smith (cf), Debbie Matchett (cf), and Al Matchett (cf); (front) Doug Young (b), Colleen Young (b), Shannon Young (b), Hayley Lesage (b), and Diana Manz (b).